MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Measuring the oil level, 4-cyl.
If the oil level needs to be checked then it should
be carried out in accordance with the following
sequence.
1.
Activate key position II; see Key positions -
functions at different levels (p. 81).
2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand
stalk switch to position
Oil level.
> You will then see information displayed
about the engine oil level.
For more information on menu navigation,
see Menu navigation - combined instru-
ment panel (p. 112).
NOTE
If the right conditions for measuring the oil
level (time after engine shutdown, the car's
inclination, outside temperature, etc.) are not
met, the message
Not available will be
shown. This does not mean that there is
something wrong in the car's systems.
5-cyl. diesel
Filler pipe
5
.
No action needs to be taken on engine oil level
until a message is shown in the combined instru-
ment panel's display, see the following illustra-
tion.
Message and graphic in the display. The left-hand dis-
play is shown in the digital combined instrument panel
and the right-hand in the analogue.
Message
Engine oil level
The oil level is checked using the electronic oil
level gauge with the thumbwheel when the
engine is switched off, see Menu navigation -
combined instrument panel (p. 112).
WARNING
If the message Oil service required is
shown, visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended. The oil level may
be too high.
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Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
